A U T U M N H E A L T H
In Autumn,
our bodies gather energy for the colder months ahead. Yang energy is dominant
in summer, but as the seasons turn, yin grows. Yin energy is more internal,
introspective & still. Our emphasis shifts to nourishing &
nurturing...supporting our systems (the internal organs, fluids & blood).
As the
temperature drops, our diet & exercise regime changes. It is time to begin
warming the body from within to work with the differences in the external
environment.
The organs
associated with Autumn are the lungs. Expansiveness is a quality associated
with healthy lung qi. Lung qi gathers & maintains strength. It also
regulates the wei qi, or defensive qi in the body (basically a strong immune
system) The lungs relate to the skin...our first line of defense. If wei qi is
weak, one is prey to every cold, cough & flu going around. One notices,
too, that as the weather changes the skin can become drier. We can combat this
with adding more natural oils to our diet.
The large
intestine, or colon is the partner organ to the lungs & releases that which
we no longer have need of from our systems.
At Mayfair
we offer an integrated approach to health as we transition through the seasons.
It is beneficial to keep moving through the transition & not to stagnate.
At i.move studio, the importance of warming, strengthening & mindful
exercise is taught by all our instructors. A great addition to your exercise
regime are our Qi Gong classes. Qi Gong is a part of Traditional Chinese
Medicine & is specifically taught for it’s health benefits. Consult with
out in-house Doctor Sanien De Beer about Phytotherapeutic tinctures that can
support you during seasonal change. You can get many of the oils you need to
hydrate your skin from Marissa at Basic Stock. Revive your skin from the
outside with Africology’s nourishing range. See our June i.move Schedule for
our newly added Breath & Relaxation classes. All our practitioners are on
hand to assist as a part of the Mayfair team. Each one offers a unique &
supportive therapy to aid sustainable health & vitality through Autumn.
Lesley-Ann Green
Acupuncturist, Tai Chi & Qi Gong
teacher
